By Peggy Sturdivant The first Ballard District Council meeting of the year took place on January 13, 2016. If you’re unfamiliar with the existence of the Ballard District Council (BDC), its members and relationship to the City of Seattle…MORE
Features
You Are What You Eat: Ragin’ Cajun dishes warm up a winter meal
Tue, 01/19/16
By Katy Wilkens
In these dark winter days, we need something to help us think of sunnier climates! Head south by cooking up some warm and filling Cajun food. Cajun is a style of cooking from the American South, and comes from the name for…MORE
Pat's View: “Lotta Lottery”
Tue, 01/19/16
Now that I am among those people who did not win the Power Ball lottery, I can finally reveal that if I had won---I would have used the money to send all the kids of our area to Disneyland. Or---if they preferred---Toyota-thon.
But…MORE
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Tue, 01/19/16
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MOREPat’s View: Lotta Lottery
Mon, 01/18/16
By Pat Cashman
Now that I am among those people who did not win the Power Ball lottery, I can finally reveal that if I had won---I would have used the money to send all the kids of our area to Disneyland. Or---if they preferred---Toyota-…MORE
Amanda's View: The word and peanut butter sandwiches
Mon, 01/18/16
By Amanda Knox I don’t know how old I was exactly, but I was as old as you are when you stand eye-level with the kitchen counter. All the neighborhood kids were gathered in my backyard and we were playing pretend. In this game, I was a cat that…MORE
Pat's View: Lotta Lottery
Mon, 01/18/16
By Pat Cashman
Now that I am among those people who did not win the Power Ball lottery, I can finally reveal that if I had won---I would have used the money to send all the kids of our area to Disneyland. Or---if they preferred---…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Persimmons — Winter lanterns lighting up dark days
Thu, 01/14/16
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
Persimmons are fruits that ripen late in the fall, hanging like bright orange lanterns on small trees among the autumn leaves. There are three basic kinds of Asian persimmons: the Fuyu, which looks like a pumpkin…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle's Dan Sullivan new Seafair Pirates President
Wed, 01/13/16
The relationship between the Seafair Pirates and West Seattle goes back to 1950 when they first landed on Alki Beach to take over the city and launch the annual maritime festival. Now one of West Seattle's own has been named President. Dan…MORE
At Large In Ballard: The Best Intentions
Wed, 01/13/16
By Peggy Sturdivant
At least in my circles we don’t say goals anymore, or resolutions. We set ‘intentions’ for the New Year. Some of us the moment before we plunge into Puget Sound, many while sitting on a yoga mat, others on origami paper…MORE
